Wide-frontage lot in Elmwood offering a rare opportunity to renovate or reimagine in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods. The property features mature landscaping, including fruit trees, and offers potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment (buyer to verify). Ideally located near Claremont and Ashby, with convenient access to shops, dining, and transportation. The existing home is ready for transformation and presents a compelling entry point into a prime Berkeley location with meaningful upside. Ideal for contractors, investors, or buyers seeking to create a custom residence. Open Houses Sunday 3/29 and Sunday 4/5, 2–4 PM. Home Energy Score: 4 out of 10. Report available upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
1907Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$1,294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Charles Norman•DRE #01840348• Charles L. Norman, Broker
Bought with Claudia Mills•DRE #01881682• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41128233
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$2,470,000
$1,199/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2026
Listed
$1,795,000
$871/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1981
Sold
$167,500
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,943 (+15.9%)
$310,669 + $73,585
$384,254
2024
$9,440 (+3.2%)
$304,578 + $72,142
$376,720
2023
$9,150 (+3.4%)
$298,606 + $70,728
$369,334
2022
$8,846 (+0.3%)
$287,012 + $67,981
$354,993
2021
$8,816 (+7.8%)
$287,012 + $67,981
$354,993
2020
$8,180 (+6.6%)
$281,385 + $66,649
$348,034
2019
$7,671 (+2.5%)
$278,501 + $65,966
$344,467
2018
$7,483 (+3.9%)
$273,042 + $64,672
$337,714
2017
$7,203 (+5.4%)
$262,440 + $62,161
$324,601
2016
$6,832 (+1.8%)
$262,440 + $62,161
$324,601
2015
$6,711 (+2.5%)
$257,295 + $60,943
$318,238
2014
$6,550 (+1.2%)
$248,467 + $58,852
$307,319
2013
$6,474 (+3.5%)
$248,467 + $58,852
$307,319
2012
$6,256 (+2.6%)
$247,346 + $58,586
$305,932
2011
$6,097 (+0.5%)
$242,497 + $57,438
$299,935
2010
$6,070 (−5.1%)
$237,742 + $56,311
$294,053
2009
$6,396 (+7.4%)
$235,965 + $55,891
$291,856
2008
$5,957
$236,526 + $56,023
$292,549
Tax history for 2800 Prince St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,943 (+15.9%)
$310,669 + $73,585
$384,254
2024
$9,440 (+3.2%)
$304,578 + $72,142
$376,720
2023
$9,150 (+3.4%)
$298,606 + $70,728
$369,334
2022
$8,846 (+0.3%)
$287,012 + $67,981
$354,993
2021
$8,816 (+7.8%)
$287,012 + $67,981
$354,993
2020
$8,180 (+6.6%)
$281,385 + $66,649
$348,034
2019
$7,671 (+2.5%)
$278,501 + $65,966
$344,467
2018
$7,483 (+3.9%)
$273,042 + $64,672
$337,714
2017
$7,203 (+5.4%)
$262,440 + $62,161
$324,601
2016
$6,832 (+1.8%)
$262,440 + $62,161
$324,601
2015
$6,711 (+2.5%)
$257,295 + $60,943
$318,238
2014
$6,550 (+1.2%)
$248,467 + $58,852
$307,319
2013
$6,474 (+3.5%)
$248,467 + $58,852
$307,319
2012
$6,256 (+2.6%)
$247,346 + $58,586
$305,932
2011
$6,097 (+0.5%)
$242,497 + $57,438
$299,935
2010
$6,070 (−5.1%)
$237,742 + $56,311
$294,053
2009
$6,396 (+7.4%)
$235,965 + $55,891
$291,856
2008
$5,957
$236,526 + $56,023
$292,549
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
2,060
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 156305100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Workshop
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.